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Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Heads of State Supporting the Peace Process in the Great Lakes

The Parties to the Sirte Agreement affirmed the security and integrity of the political borders of all states and agreed to cease hostilities to pave the way for dialogue and peaceful resolution. The Parties further agreed to deployment of neutral African peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and reaffirmed the need to...

Transitional Justice Processes

Namibia

The Republic of Namibia gained its independence on 21 March 1990 after decades of colonial rule by Germany and later occupation by South Africa’s apartheid government. Before independence, Namibia saw grave violations of human rights, including the Nama and Herero genocide at the hands of German colonialists, the forced disappearances of thousands by South African...

Peace Agreements

Namibian Independence

The Parties in the Principles for an Independent Namibia agreed that elections would be held to select a Constituent Assembly, which would adopt a Constitution for an independent Namibia. In this regard, all adult Namibians would have voting rights and the right to stand and campaign for election. Voting would be by secret ballot, the...

Peace Agreements

Principles for a Peaceful Settlement in South-Western Africa

This agreement established the principles for a comprehensive settlement for peace in the south-western region of Africa. It was pursuant to Security Council Resolution 435 of 1978 on the independence of Namibia and the withdrawal of foreign troops from the territory of Namibia.

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Southern African Development Community

According to its founding treaty, the objectives of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) include promoting sustainable and equitable economic growth and socioeconomic development that will ensure poverty alleviation with the ultimate objective of its eradication, enhancing the standard and quality of life of the people of Southern Africa and supporting the socially disadvantaged through...